15th - 18th October 2026

Program Tickets

Welcome to DølaJazz
Lillehammer jazz festival 2026!

Kunstløypa 2026

10.09.2026

Once again, Dølajazz invites you to the Tour of art – a musical three-part journey through the city's central art institutions. Three different rooms, three unique encounters between music and visual art.

"Storbandaften" på Heartbox

31.08.2026

DølaJazz invites audiences to a special evening at Heartbox featuring three exciting acts from the region’s jazz scene. The concert brings together established musicians, rising young talents, and fresh musical voices as Lillehammer Storband, Innlandet Youth Jazz Orchestra (IJO), and Gjøkur take the stage.

Kleppan Quartet

31.08.2026

Drummer and composer Amund Kleppan is coming to DølaJazz with his quartet. In recent years, Kleppan has established himself as a prominent voice on the Norwegian and European jazz scene, drawing on experience from studies and performances in Norway, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

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Åpningskonsert 2026

With unverifiable credits, Norway's most boundless duo – Ola Kvernberg & Stian Carstensen – tackles
music history with an appropriation guarantee and freedom with responsibility as their motto.
The repertoire consists of Ola and Stian's favorites, but also requests from the audience.

15-10-2026

8.00 PM

Wiese

Kr. 370,- + avgift
18-års aldersgrense

"En aften med store band"

Three generations of big band and jazz musicians come together at Heartbox as Lillehammer Storband, Innlandet Youth Jazz Orchestra (IJO) and Gjøkur invite audiences to an evening of large ensembles, outstanding soloists, and energetic jazz. This concert offers a unique blend of local traditions, emerging talent, and fresh musical energy.

16-10-2026

8.00 PM

Heartbox

Kr. 365,- + avgift

Arne Torvik Trio

There is a unique warmth that flows from Arne Torvik Trio's music and musicianship. Some might call it accessible piano trio jazz, but the music brings with it attentive interplay, a clear lyrical vein, and a strong joy of expression.

16-10-2026

9.30 PM

Wiese

Ordinær: Kr. 369,- + avgift
Student: Kr. 299,- + avgift
18-års aldersgrense

Festival pass 2026

Festival pass kr. 1.930,- + fee

Valid from Thursday 15 October 2026, through Sunday 18 October 2026.
Guarantees access to all the festival's own concerts (if arriving before the concert starts).
Must be exchanged for a wristband at the festival office.

Festival pass

concert tickets

Prices vary

Links to single tickets can be found easily for each concert in our program.

Program

Tickets and passes

DolaJazz festivalutstilling Zink Gallery

Festival Exhibition

Traditionally, DølaJazz collaborates with Galleri Zink on the festival exhibition. This year's festival artist is Karl Johan Giskeødegård.

Photo: Lasse Viig Syversen

Tour of art

Our Tour of art is a musical three-course meal in collaboration with three of the city's finest art institutions.

Photo: Andrea Lamprecht

Parade

Join us for jazz joy and good vibes on Saturday, October 18th in Gågata, Lillehammer!

Photo: Anne Marit Eide

Jazz youth

Every year, DølaJazz organizes a seminar for young musicians who want to learn more about ensemble playing, improvisation, and chords.

Photo: Daniel Shay Lunt

Kindergarten jazz

We offer musical experiences for the kindergartens in Lillehammer. The children will experience concerts that stimulate their imagination, and we hope this will be a memorable experience they will never forget.

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Cultural cane

Because music is for all ages! In collaboration with Lillehammer Municipality, we bring music and culture to seniors, creating memorable moments that inspire and bring joy.

Workfloor jazz

Give your employees an unforgettable cultural break! Our artists visit workplaces and give concerts that create unity and energy, contributing to a positive work environment through music and culture.